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Battle against mesothelioma: Rare forms of cancer

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:41:51 +0000

Mesothelioma is one of the rare forms of cancer that is commonly seen in men who have been exposed to asbestos based dust particulars from many years. It is mainly seen in the men working from coal mines, gold mines, shipyards, cement industries, diamond mines and other places where they need to deal with high quality of asbestos.

It will be shock for them to know that they profession have gifted them with such a deadly disease. Some of the common symptoms seen in mesothelioma patients are high fever, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, sudden weight loss and blood vomiting. If you are suffering with any of these symptoms, it is better to consult the doctor without any delays where he will suggest you with MRI test, and CT scan. If you are scanned with mesothelioma, then you need to go for the treatments depending on your age and stage of the disease. Treating procedure includes medication, chemotherapy, or surgery. In case, if the situation is very worst, doctor may apply all these three methods for saving the patient. Some people may even go for herbal medicines, vitamins and amino acids for curing the disease. However, these treatments are very expensive and often people find it difficult to bear the medical expenses. That is the reason why more of the people die without proper or no treatment. Today government is making every step to save mesothelioma patients thus my introducing various health programs. It is better to aware the people about mesothelioma so that they can get it treated before it kills them.

Stretches at Your Desk

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:45:10 +0000

Sit at a desk for long periods of time can cause muscular tension. You can prevent the buildup of stress in your muscles by taking a few minutes to stretch. Try these easy exercises when you need to re-energize, or throughout the day to keep your muscles relaxed:

Head Tilt. Put your right hand on your left shoulder. Tilt your ear right toward your right shoulder, but don't turn your head. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.

Neck Roll. Roll your head to the right, down to the front, then left. Do this slowly and smoothly, both directions.

Shoulder Circles. Make circles with your shouldersup, back, and down. Switch directions. Do at least five.

Side Stretch. Stretch your arms to the side, then clasp your hands overhead. Keep your head straight forward, but lean your upper body to the right side. You should feel this down your left side. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.
Back Release. Sit at the edge of your chair as tall as you can (be careful if it has wheels). Open your legs apart so your arms drop between them. Straighten your legs, so your heels are on the floor, but not your toes. Knees are relaxed and never locked. Bring chin to chest, and then roll down toward your feet, one vertebra at a time. You should feel this first in your neck, then upper back, middle back, and lower back. This should be done slowly, relaxing into each part of the back. Roll up just as slowly. This

Daily Activity Health

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:49:03 +0000

Tips for being active
Give time every day for moderate aerobic physical activity like walking, swimming or biking. You should always stay within your physician's recommendations and your own comfort zone.

DO...

Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Start slowly. Gradually build up to at least 150 minutes of moderately vigorous physical activity per week (or whatever your doctor recommends). That's 30 minutes of activity, five or more times per week If you can’t manage 30 minutes at a time, try two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions to meet your goal.
Exercise at the same time of day so it becomes a habit. For example, you might walk Monday through Friday before lunch or dinner.
If you aren’t on fluid restrictions, drink a cup of water before, during and after activity.
Ask family or friends to join you. You'll be more likely to keep exercising with company.
Track your activity on a printable log or online.
If you miss a day, plan a make-up day or add 10–15 minutes to your next session.
Vary your activity to keep your interest up. Walk one day, swim the next time, then go for a bike ride.
Join an exercise group, health club or community fitness facility. Many churches and senior centers offer exercise programs, too. (Get your doctor's permission first.)
Look for opportunities to be more active during the day. Park farther from your destination, walk the mall before shopping, choose a flight of stairs over an escalator, or take 10–15 minute walking breaks while watching TV or working.
Add strength and stretching moves to your routine, if your doctor allows them.
DON'T...

Get discouraged if you stop for awhile. Get started again gradually and work up to your old pace.
Perform isometric exercises that require holding your breath, bearing down or sudden bursts of energy. If you're taking part in a class or structured rehab program, ask the leader or therapist what isometric exercises are.
Get involved in competitive or contact sports such as football or soccer.
Engage in any activity that causes chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness. If you have any of these symptoms, stop what you're doing right away and call your healthcare provider.
Exercise right after meals, when it's very hot or humid, or when you just don't feel up to it.